Bilingual Assistant Educator

NASWVA; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid days off

Healthcare benefits

Pet insurance

401(k)

Summer hours off

Mileage reimbursement

Phone allowance

Student loan repayment assistance

CEUs

Job summary

NYAP in Virginia seeks an Assistant Educator for La Jornada to support teaching staff, provide feedback on children’s progress, and discuss important issues related to the children regularly.

The role involves developing lesson plans aligned with state requirements, collaborating with educators to monitor academic progress, delivering daily plans, and working with individual children to promote learning and development.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in education and/or early childhood education.
• Valid ECE certification preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience as a Teacher Assistant or Paraprofessional, working with minority children in a classroom environment.
• Proficient use of computers, smartphones, tablets, and software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish). Fluency in Spanish is required.
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/300,000 bodily liability.
• 21 years of age, valid state driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and a good driving record.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate attitude and strong understanding of child development.
• Nurturing teaching approach.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
• Assist in developing lesson plans based on state requirements and the specific needs of each child.
• Collaborate with educator to monitor the academic progress of each child.
• Collaborate with educator to deliver daily lesson plans, as well as understand how the classroom is run in the event that the teacher is absent on a particular day.
• Work with individual children in the classroom to promote their learning and development.

Skills

Teaching experience

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Tech proficiency

Communication skills

Child development knowledge

Driver's license

18+ eligibility

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in education/ECE

ECE certification preferred

Job description

Working At NYAP

• NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.
• 33 Paid days off each year!(11 holidays + 22 days PTO)
• Healthcare Benefits for you and your family
• Pet insurance that provides discounts and reimbursements
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k), Summer Hours Off (Half-day Fridays and Work Anniversary Trips!)
• Mileage Reimbursement, Phone Allowance, Student Loan Repayment Assistance, CEU’s and ongoing trainings/education
• Why Work with Us?Exciting Benefits and Opportunities at NYAP!

The Assistant Educator for La Jornada will provide assistance to the teaching staff. Provide feedback to the Lead Educator about the progress of the children and discuss important issues pertaining to the children on a regular basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Educator for La Jornada will perform duties including, but not limited to:

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
• Assist in developing lesson plans based on state requirements and the specific needs of each child.
• Collaborate with educator to monitor the academic progress of each child.
• Collaborate with educator to deliver daily lesson plans, as well as understand how the classroom is run in the event that the teacher is absent on a particular day.
• Work with individual children in the classroom to promote their learning and development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in education and/or early childhood education.
• Valid ECE certification preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience as a Teacher Assistant or Paraprofessional, working with minority children in a classroom environment.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines, and photocopiers, as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
• Bilingual (English Spanish). Fluency in Spanish is required.
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/300,000 bodily liability coverage.
• 21 years of age, valid state driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and a good driving record.

OTHER SKILLS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate attitude and strong understanding of child development.
• Nurturing teaching approach.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.
• Ability to travel frequently and drive vehicle while sitting for extended periods, with frequency varying based on program demands.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees by prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.